A patient who has a below-the-elbow prosthesis shows the home health care nurse the residual limb, which is red, edematous, and warm to the touch. What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?
a. Apply soothing lotion to the residual limb before replacing the prosthesis.
b. Dampen the prosthetic limb sock to hy-drate and cool the residual limb.
c. Pad the socket with lamb's wool and re-place the prosthesis.
d. Leave the prosthesis off and notify physi-cian.
D
An inflamed residual limb suggests an infection. The prosthesis should be removed, the limb should be gently cleansed with soap and water, and the physician should be notified.
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1. Adult day care 2. Health care clinic 3. Residential care facility 4. Outpatient center
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a. Rotation of task assignments. b. Frequent opportunities for in-service education. c. Orientation to job responsibilities and performance expectations. d. Team social events in off hours.